June 2042: 30th Anniversary of the End of the NHL

Los Angeles, 11 June 2042 It is fitting that I am here in Los Angeles, on the 30th anniversary of the day the Los Angeles Kings became the last team in history to be crowned champions of a professional ice hockey circuit here in North America. Back then, Kings-mania had swept the city. After the […]

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Players Have it Right This Time Around

In most sports labor disputes, fans typically side with the owners because their interests are closely aligned. Lower player salaries means — well, *should* mean — lower ticket prices for fans. A higher age threshold for free agency means that players are more likely to stay in one market than bounce around as mercenaries. And revenue-sharing […]

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Team USA’s Olympic performance adds new chapter to Wembley’s history

  (NB – watching the U.S. Olympic Women’s team at the Olympics will be one of my sporting highlights. What this team accomplished in London 2012 was special. This column was one that I truly enjoyed writing. As always, I won’t cross-post but will provide links to all of my writing at Total Football, the […]

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USA edge out Canada in extra-time thriller

(NB — it was an absolute honor to have covered this match for Total Football, the England-based football magazine for which I contribute. In hindsight, it was one of the best-played football matches I’ve ever seen played by either gender, and has me looking forward to the gold medal game on Thursday already. As always, […]

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MLS week 22 round-up: Seattle thrash Los Angeles, Houston overpower New York

(NB — another fantastic week of MLS action was covered by Total Football, the England-based football magazine for which I contribute. As always, I will provide the links here but will not cross-post.)  MLS week 22 round-up: Seattle thrash Los Angeles, Houston overpower New York  

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USA women progress with physical win over Colombia

(I just realized I never provided this link – apologies for being out of sequence.)  USA women progress with physical win over Colombia

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Team USA edging towards medal after three wins

(Except for the first 15 minutes of Game 1, Team USA women have been absolutely impressive in this tournament, devastating opponents in the group stage. The latest win over North Korea was no different. As always, I encourage you to read not just my work but that of everyone at Total Football, the England-based football […]

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USA women overcome poor start to defeat France

(Even though I no longer live in London, I’ll get to have a bit of the Olympic experience, writing about the U.S. Women’s National Team for Total Football, the England-based soccer magazine for which I contribute. I’ll provide the link below, and as always I encourage you to read not just my work but that […]

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San Jose Earthquakes Making Waves in MLS

** NB – I was really honored that David Kaval, president of the San Jose Earthquakes, gave me some of his time to be interviewed by Total Football. He shared his thoughts on the future of the Quakes, of soccer in America, and also gave his advice to job seekers looking to break into the […]

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MLS Stars Set to Shine

** NB – the concept of an All-Star Game is very American, so in addition to previewing the stars that were set to be in the MLS version of the game, I wanted to highlight what exactly an All-Star Game was, and used the other US sports to provide context. As always, I encourage you […]

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